Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on North Hessary Tor

Round barrow on North Hessary Tor

England
List entry 1002504
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on North Hessary Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the extensive Bronze Age funerary landscape of the moor, dating to the second millennium BC. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and represent important evidence for settlement patterns and burial practices during the Bronze Age period. The site's location on the high moorland of North Hessary Tor reflects the Bronze Age use of Dartmoor's elevated terrain for both habitation and ceremonial purposes.

Round barrow on North Hessary Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002504. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on North Hessary Tor?

Round barrow on North Hessary Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002504.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on North Hessary Tor?

Round barrow on North Hessary Tor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002504.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on North Hessary Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km), Vermin trap 90m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km), Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km).

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